Best Candles For Men

The 13 Best Candles For Men (From Inexpensive To Luxurious)

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Finishing touches, like wearing a fine fragrance, are the hallmark of a polished gentleman. The same rule applies to your home, too, so don’t aerate it with a cheap bottle of air freshener. Instead, infuse your intimate living spaces — home, office, and kitchen — with the same fine ingredients as your personal fragrance. But filling your home with a welcoming scent can become an expensive proposition. Scroll down for a lineup of the finest candles a man can buy, in order of most affordable to the most luxurious.

Basil Soy Candle (Mrs. Meyer's)

Mrs. Meyer's

This first candle might look familiar. This household brand doesn’t just make soap and cleansers, but inexpensive soy candles, too. They burn longer and cleaner than their paraffin counterparts, and this one emanates the fresh, subtle scent of basil.$5.94 at MrsMeyers.com

Alder (The Motley)

The Motley

This L.A.-based grooming company, run by a sibling duo, makes grooming products like face washes and moisturizers, as well as fragrances and candles in four signature scents. This one is a mix of woody Red Alder and rich, piny Grand Fir.$28.00 at TheMotley.com

Irish Coffee Stout (Chicago Candle Co.)

Chicago Candle Co.

Infused with the sweet and hearty scents of beer and coffee, this candle has something for everyone. Its comforting scent — and its upcycled wine bottle jar — are sure to be conversation starters.$28.00 at ChicagoCandleCo.com

Balsem Concrete Candle (Frank & Oak)

Frank & Oak

A candle can serve two functions: to create ambiance and to act as a design piece. This new cypress- and sage-scented candle is poured in a smooth concrete jar that creates a cool industrial edge on any desk or side table.$38.00 at FrankAndOak.com

Sandalwood (Izola)

Izola

A common ingredient in many popular men’s fragrances, sandalwood is a reliable scent that’s warm and inviting. So much so that it’s been used in some Eastern cultures as a meditation aid.$40.00 at Amazon.com

Santalum + Cedrus (Baxter of California)

Baxter of California

Made in collaboration with Saturdays NYC, this candle blends Santalum wood with fresh, pine-like Cedrus in solid black soy wax that looks cool no matter where you burn it.$40.00 at BaxterOfCalifornia.com

Vetiver (Malin + Goetz)

Malin + Goetz

Give any living area a fresh, rustic ambiance with this grassy vetiver candle that will smell great and burn clean thanks to its combination of beeswax, vegetable, and soy waxes.$54.00 at MalinAndGoetz.com

Incense & Embers (Jo Malone)

Jo Malone

Want to create some holiday cheer without the predictable notes of cinnamon and gingerbread? This candle delicately blends the smell of a smoldering fireplace with smooth incense for a rich aroma that will endure until your last guest leaves.$65.00 at Nordstrom.com

Wonderwood (Commes de Garçons)

Commes de Garçons

This Japanese fashion house has a line of high-end fragrances with matching candles that are as cool as their apparel. This peppery blend mixes dark woods and zesty fruit for a scent that will get your friends talking.$65.00 at Nordstrom.com

Santal 26 (Le Labo)

Le Labo

This fragrance house is known for its addictive fragrances and its equally elegant candles. The essence of this popular scent starts out woody and evolves into a smoky, leather-infused bouquet that jibes with any decor.$75.00 at Nordstrom.com

Royal Musk (Parfums de Marly)

Parfums de Marly

For the pickiest of fragrance aficionados, this candle is the Rolls Royce of candles. A wide, thin wood wick hisses and crackles like a wood fire in its giant glass jar. Its intoxicating, luxe scent plays deep musk off fine florals — rose, jasmine, and iris. It’s the kind of fragrance experience that calls for a glass of brandy (and a hefty pocketbook). Trust us. When your home smells like the Palace of Versailles, you’ll realize it’s worth the investment.$130.00 at PMarly.com